AT THE SHELTER IN THE COMMUNITY
These animals are available for adoption and are located at the DCHS Main Shelter or satellite locations.

LEARN ABOUT THE ADOPTION PROCESS

ADOPTION FEES

SEE THE CURRENT WAITLIST

Check the Waitlist Before Your Visit

Wait times can vary from a few minutes to several hours before you are paired with a counselor to meet potential new pet(s). Shortest wait times tend to be between 2:00-4:00 on weekdays.

Important Labels to Notice on Adoptable Animals

“Unavailable for Visits Today” animals may be recovering from surgery or otherwise unavailable. If you are interested in that animal, visit the shelter a different day.

“Available from Foster” and “On an Outing” animals are not in the shelter. Leave a message for the Adoption Center at (608) 838-0413 ext. 145 to set up an appointment to meet these animals.

“Available from Thrift Store East” and “Available from Thrift Store West" animals are at our Thrift Store. Thrift Store East is located at 5231 High Crossing Blvd. and Thrift Store West is located at 6904 Watts Road, both in Madison. Meet them during the stores' open hours.

Adopt

Select a pet for more information!

Meet
Octavia

Octavia
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Algernon

Algernon
Male | 4 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Earnest

Earnest
Male | Baby
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Nebula

Nebula
Unknown | Young
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Harvest

Harvest
Unknown | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Joey Graceffa

Joey Graceffa
Male | Young
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Moonlight Mary

Moonlight Mary
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Jimmy Neutron

Jimmy Neutron
Male | 4 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill
Male | 5 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Briar

Briar
Unknown | Young
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Benin

Benin
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Billy Squier

Billy Squier
Male | 4 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix